Matthew1995

Hello 

I have an imported ISF but it will be the same, you can just replace the unit with a UK spec and it will work , they are not that much from eBay these days! 

If you need any other help with an Import IS feel free to message me as i had to sort out the fog lights etc , 

Looking to sell all 4 SSR GTX01 alloys , they are offical from japan as they came on my Imported car,

tires will be removed 

New comes to just under £2000 from VIP motorsport - https://www.vipmotorsport.co.uk/SSR-Wheels/SSR-GT-Series/SSR-GTX01

They have been refurbished by Custom projects leeds late last year have have drivren about 50 miles since , 

Reson for selling is i dont like them on the car 

Looking for £1500 ONO

Any questions please ask

Yeah it still has the restrictor on it but thay can be mapped out rather easily if you gets a good tuner,  

Yeah i was thinking 19- 20k as it is  low mileage , for the year

Yes take is a lovely £295 a year 

Hello, 

Looking at selling my Imported ISF as im not feeling the buzz for the car anymore! States are below, anyone able to help with pricing?

2008 USB

47k miles ( converted from Km ) 

Sunroof

Extron Android Headunit

SSR GTX01 19 inch alloys

Facelift headlights

Just had front bumper fully repainted,

paint restoration work done 

And ceramic coatkng

Bad points are - 

Seats are faded into a darkblue, with some marks on drivers seat, 

Stonechips on bonnet 

1 hour ago, Twellsie said:

its black, just faded

Blood Hell that's bad fading! going to get them painted now then 

Hi 

Try to get my seats resorted a little bit as they are looking sorry and a bit worn, however I can't figure out what colour they are? Ive been searching online and there only seems to be Black, light Grey or Ivory? But these seem to be charcoal/Blue perforated leather with blue stiching? Any ideas what this is? It is a JDM Import 

I have attached a better photo now it allows me

On 9/3/2021 at 5:03 PM, ColinBarber said:

I think that even if you disable that functionality, the button on the dashboard still works.

 

I don't believe there is a fuse specifically for the motor - it gets power from the body ECU in the driver's door (if that didn't have power then none of the locks would work). It suggests there is a problem with the lock/motor assembly itself, wiring or the glovebox switch that disables the motor it is fault and is electrically stuck on.

The key mechanism uses a physical cable to the lock which explains why that still works.

Thank you, the switches for the other windows dont work from my driver door either? Wonder its its linked some how? 

Looks like ill have to look behind the door card , see if anything is amiss 

Ever since I got my IS-F, the boot will not open, No by the button on the key's or on the dash or the boot itself!

the only way to open it is with the physical key, 

I have tried the button in the glove box, so it is not that? 

anyone had this problem and fixed it? does the boot have a fuse I haven't noticed! 

Any help will be great 

Seen a Black ISF driving though Garforth (Leeds) you on here? Would be good to meet a local Owner! (Kippax) 

Matthew

On 7/4/2021 at 11:07 PM, zoricib said:

If you have a laptop to hand have a look at the manual here. You'll need to unzip it I believe and then open the readme text for instructions

https://onlyautorepairs.com/md/lexus-is250_2005-2014.zip

This is perfect thank you!

Hello!

Im currently looking to install rear fog lights on my Import ISF, im looking to find out if i need to re-wire the car, or if the wires are in place and just need connecting? If someone knows this or has a diagram please share!

Any help is appricated 

Matt

By anychance are you dealing with STG performance? Ive gone to them for a custom set, and they say they are working on a 'off the shelf' set 

16 hours ago, steve2006 said:

I have a JDM import bought back in 2006 with 62,000Km certified, still hasn’t hit 100,000 miles.

No rust anywhere and still going strong.

Recently been looking myself to import but prices have recently gone through the roof, even more so when you add in the shipping/insurance, import duty and VAT then the hassle of registration, MOT ( it will need a rear fog light conversion please don’t stick one under the rear bumper integrate it into the rear cluster).

Great to hear! Hopefully mine will manage the same as i can't see me selling it ever if it doesnt get all rusted, 

I will be changing the rear lights with Vland (i think) so that should sort out the fog light issue

22 minutes ago, Linas.P said:

sorry, I didn't meant to sour your purchase and I am sure it will be amazing car to own. I was just surprised with claim JMD cars are much better condition than UK ones. Would be interesting to know why you think that, perhaps you have some research to share which would benefit everyone.

One of the main advantages of buying from japan is they don't salt there roads ( other than in the north ) meaning if you get a south car they are much cleaner underneath with no road salt to rot away at everything, which yes can be achieved here by not driving in the winter but unlikely to still be in the same shape,

Also another major point is with a car like this the costs are much higher than here as it is all based on engine size ( why they have .6L Kei cars ) so a car like this is more likely to be looked after.  also on they are a lot more stringent on the servicing and MOT , 

Plenty of information google 

obviously like buying any car it can be a game of chance, but for me the no salt is a winner , especially when the cost  of the car is pretty close to a UK one 

1 hour ago, Mr Vlad said:

Really really nice looking car Matthew. Personally speaking I'd dechrome the grill to a satin black. As to what Linas stated about older low mileage cars take that with a pinch of salt. Why? I have a friend whose been a taxi driver for over 30 years. He has taxi driving friends too. So you can imagine just how many stop starts those cars have had. Oh and guess what. No issues what so ever. The friend has only had a few cars in that time each covering over 3.5k miles and each car still rather sweet as a nut. Yes those cars were looked after with regular servicing. So just coz your new car has only 45k miles. Don't worry. Its probably just run in.

Before you get the car I recommend you buy 2 bottles of ZX1. 1 bottle treats 2.5 litre engines that's why you'll need 2. When you finally get the car before you drive it home pour the ZX1 into the engine oil. It's the best thing you'll do ever to that car.

Thank you I'm very excited! coming for the beginning of may! yeah there is a few thinks I want to do, never been a fan of chrome, there is loads on my volvo and just think it ruins the look , 

I am , there is always the argument that low mileage on big engines is a bad thing as it could mean a lot of short trips etc, but with how expensive cars like this are to run in japan I'm more leaning too, weekend car/toy  which again has its good and bad sides but will hopefully mean it was looked after extremely well like I will be doing. 

thank you for the advice on the ZX1 I will have a look into it!

Better images, wheels need re-furb (not sure if i am changing yet) but other than that it looks great! 

22 minutes ago, Linas.P said:

Sunroof was the option in UK, apart of that most UK car came all fully loaded. Not sure if the same is the case for JMD, but I am certain that US cars had much more paid extras, compared to UK ones where they just included as standard.

Considering this is early example, I just wondering how much it costs in Japan to justify the costs of importing it and potentially higher insurance (although probably cheaper road tax).

As Far as I know JDM Versions are the same the only options I could fine are sunroof and rear fog light?

True it is probably more expensive than getting a 2008 with 45kmiles here but the condition will be much better to most

out of interest how much would you this car would be worth if it was a UK model

23 minutes ago, Mr Vlad said:

Oh so from Japan. From what I've seen the Japanese imported cars the radio buttons are in Japanese. Is that the case with what you're getting? Great looking car tho.

Unfortunately yes they are in Japanese which isn't too bad as I want to update the console with with the Facelift version with Bluetooth etc (if i can find one) Or Do the tablet style   

12 minutes ago, Mr Vlad said:

Nice one Matthew. How come importing one or was colour top of your list and none available here. Tell us more about it and where its coming from. You'll have to tell us about insuring it and if there's any additional cost. 

Mainly Decided to Import due to the age, knowing that they are in better condition from japan than Here Most of the time, 

The colour was an added bonus as its personally my favourite! , 

As for the car itself it is completely stock other than the wheels, comes with a sunroof which I'm not sure was a option over here? its a 2008 model with 45k miles which if very good for its ages. 

insurance I haven't sorted out yet as it is just a the japan port but hopefully will not be too bad with a specialist 

Hi Everyone

Finally pulled the trigger and have started the import of a IS-F in Ultrasonic Blue Mica,

Looking forward to the future meets when everything is normal!